A list of good schools that have FAST & EZ apps - no essays, no recs

College Search & Lists
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<p>Since many kids are scrambling to get apps, essays and recs done, I though it would be nice to list schools that have a super EZ application process. Some kids need more matches and safeties, but don’t have much time for some time-consuming app process.</p>

<p>So, list some schools that have EZ online apps that …</p>

<p>1) can be completed quickly (under 15 minutes)</p>

<p>2) don’t require essays or teacher recs</p>

<p>3) don’t cost much</p>

<p>4) just need test scores and transcripts sent.</p>

<p>OK…I’ll go first…</p>

<p>** The University of Alabama ** - super EZ app. I think it takes 5-10 minutes. Admissions process is formula - if you have the test scores, GPA, and college prep curriculum, you’ll be accepted. IF you want a scholarship, too, that app must also be filled out, but that’s super EZ, too - no essays, no recs…also formula driven. All must be done by Dec 1. </p>

<p>Website <a href=“Page Not Found | The University of Alabama”>Page Not Found | The University of Alabama;

<p>Gorgeous campus, strong academics, fab facilities, spirited campus, awesome dorms - private rooms in Super Suites!! example of a res hall - scroll down for more pics… [Housing</a> & Residential Communities - The University of Alabama](<a href=“http://housing.ua.edu/ridgecrestsouth.cfm]Housing”>http://housing.ua.edu/ridgecrestsouth.cfm)</p>

<p>Alabama has 4 honors programs in its Honors College - 2 programs are very competitive (avg ACT 33). For info, visit the Honors college website. The Honors College website may be down for changes, so check back.</p>

<p>Alabama is located in Tuscaloosa (aka T-Town) which is a nice college town with lots of new restaurants, shops, hotels, etc. There is a large typical indoor mall, but recently a gorgeous new “lifestyle” outdoor mall has been built. </p>

<p>** Out of State scholarships ** - If you have the stats and do the apps by Dec 1, you’ll get the appropriate scholarship. (You may also qualify for an additional dep’t scholarship depending on stated major on apps.) After submitting admissions app, you’ll need to wait a couple of days to get your logon ID (by email) to do the scholarship app - which is also super EZ.</p>

<p>BTW…Alabama accepts the highest weighted GPA that is written on your HS transcript. UA does not take out any classes or recalculate. All classes are included in GPA - even PE and religion.</p>

<p>** Presidential Scholar **
An out-of-state first-time freshman student who meets the December 1st scholarship priority deadline, has a 32-36 ACT or 1400-1600 [M + CR] SAT score and at least a 3.5 cumulative GPA will be selected as a Presidential Scholar and ** will receive the value of out-of-state tuition for four years. ** [my note: This scholarship is worth about $80,000. Scholarship amount WILL adjust up if tuition increases.]</p>

<p>** UA Scholar **
An out-of-state first time freshman student who meets the December 1st scholarship priority deadline, has a ** 30-31 ACT or 1330-1390 SAT score and at least a 3.5 cumulative GPA will be selected as a UA Scholar and will receive 2/3 tuition for four years. ** [my note: This scholarship is worth about $60,000. Scholarship amount WILL adjust up if tuition increases.]</p>

<p>Collegiate Scholar
An out-of-state first-time freshman student who meets the December 1st scholarship priority deadline, has a 28-29 ACT or 1250-1320 SAT score and at least a 3.5 cumulative GPA will be selected as a Collegiate Scholar and will receive $3,500 per year ($14,000 over four years). </p>

<p>Capstone Scholar
An out-of-state first-time freshman student who meets the December 1st scholarship priority deadline, has a 27 ACT or 1210-1240 SAT score and at least a 3.5 cumulative GPA will be selected as a Capstone Scholar and will receive $1,500 per year ($6,000 over four years).</p>

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<p>A few that I can think of off the top of my head…</p>

<p>University of Findlay
Indiana University
Marietta College
Shawnee State
Wright State (full in-state tuition for NMS commended students!!!)</p>

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<p>Interesting about Wright’s scholarship above… </p>

<p>However, I don’t see where it says that the student must be “in-state”…did I miss something?
[Wright</a> State University: Office of Financial Aid - WSU First Year Undergraduate Scholarships](<a href=“Financial Aid | Enrollment Services (RaiderConnect) | Wright State University”>http://www.wright.edu/financialaid/scholarships/first-year-undergraduate.html#aps)</p>

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<p>BTW…I should have also mentioned in Post #1 that Alabama also gives fab National Merit, National Achievement, etc, scholarships for OOS students, too…</p>

<p>National Merit Finalist or National Achievement Finalist</p>

<p>Value of tuition in-state or out-of-state for 4 years </p>

<p>4 years of on-campus housing [my note: Includes the cost of Honors Housing in private room super suites)</p>

<p>$1,000 per year University National Merit/Achievement Scholarship for 4 years </p>

<p>One time allowance of $2,000 for use in summer research or international study (after completing one year of study at UA) </p>

<p>Laptop computer [my note - typically a nicely upgraded Dell worth about $1500+]</p>

<p>National Hispanic Scholars
The scholarship package outlined for National Merit Finalist and National Achievement Finalist is also available for National Hispanic Scholars with at least a 32 ACT or 1400 SAT score (critical reading and mathematics) and a 3.5 cumulative GPA.</p>

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<p>^No, you don’t have to be in-state. You just get a scholarship for the amount of in-state tuition. OOS-ers would still have to pay the tuition difference.</p>

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<p>If I’m remembering this correctly, University of Pittsburgh has a fast, easy app in which recs and essays are optional but strongly recommended (maybe even required?) for merit scholarships and Honors College admission. It’s a great school, one my ds considered very strongly, and it has rolling admissions.</p>

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<p>Look no futher than the University of Minnesota. No essays. No recs. Located right smack dab in Minneapolis with an amazing campus. And oh yea, the cheapest OOS tution in the country. $14,000 a year OOS easily makes it the best deal in the Big Ten, if not the entire country.</p>

<p>(BTW, no separate applications are required for scholarships, the honors college, etc…)</p>

<p>You’d be stupid not to apply there.</p>

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<p>University of South Carolina (unless it has changed recently)</p>

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<p>^ It hasn’t. </p>

<p>Indiana University - Bloomington
University of Georgia (EA)
Auburn University
Clemson University
Furman University</p>

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<p>Very good suggestions! </p>

<p>I know that many kids are overwhelmed right now, and want to add more match/safeties, but can’t bear the thought of needing more essays or recs.</p>

<p>These schools provide some viable EZ options. Heck, most of these are so easy that a parent could do them for them (if time was an issue).</p>

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<p>^ Furman does require a Teacher Evaluation and the Common App essay.</p>

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<p>^^^</p>

<p>Thanks for the correction…</p>

<p>So, Furman (altho a nice choice) requires essay and rec.</p>

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<p>With just a few exceptions, all Canadian universities: McGill, U of Toronto, University of British Columbia, Western, Waterloo, Queens and so on.</p>

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<p>I’ll add William Paterson, which is in Wayne, NJ. The essay and recommendations are optional.</p>

<p>UA sounds amazing! I wish I could convince my D to consider schools in the south. I"ll admit that I never thought about Wright State, but I just looked briefly at the link, and the merit money they offer is a lot better than some of the public schools here in NJ. Thanks for these posts, everyone. =)</p>

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<p>Darn it! I saw that the deadline for Georgia’s EA was October 15. If one applies regular decison, they require a teacher’s recommendation and essays. I was secretly hoping to somehow convince my D to apply there. =)</p>

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<p>Another poster just updated me on this - :)</p>

<p>The University of Alabama - College of Engineering
Scholarships 2010-2011</p>

<p>The following scholarships are in addition to the Alabama University-level scholarships offered. [stackable]</p>

<p>Out-of-State:</p>

<p>** Students who have a 30-31 ACT or 1330-1390 SAT (math and verbal scores only) and at least a 3.5 cumulative GPA will receive a tuition supplement to bring their University-level scholarship offer up to the value of tuition. In addition, they will receive $2,500 per year for four years. **</p>

<p>So, if majoring in engineering, a student only needs an ACT 30 (or 1330 M + CR) to get full OOS tuition PLUS an additional $2500/yr. That is total worth of $90,000 </p>

<p>Amazing news.</p>

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<p>^You got me hooked. I will apply.</p>

<p>LakeSuperior, you should have mentioned the U of Minn cost $55 to fill out. I completed the application, but I am definitely not willing to pay that.</p>

<p>Oh well for applying there :(</p>

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<p>Colorado School of Mines used to waive their application fee if you applied on line. I’m not sure if they still do, but if so they deserve a look.</p>

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<p>Otterbein College in Ohio doesn’t require anything except a transcript though you do have to write essays in order to get the scholarships.</p>

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<p>I thought Iowa was easy. It took me about 10 minutes to fill it out. Plus I got a decision nine days later.</p>

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<p>Actually, just took about 10 min. to fill out Roanoke’s application. No fee.</p>